Thunderstorms, flash flood risk forecast across parts of Kingdom as temperatures hit 47°C
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms accompanied by hail are expected over parts of the Kingdom on Sunday, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 47°C in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Riyadh and Dammam are forecast to reach highs of 46°C, while temperatures are expected to climb to 42°C in Makkah, 43°C in Madinah, and 39°C in Jeddah. Elsewhere, highs of 30°C are…
On Sunday, the Kingdom is bracing for thunderstorms accompanied by hail, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). High temperatures are expected to soar up to 47°C in certain areas, with Riyadh and Dammam reaching 46°C, Makkah at 42°C, Madinah at 43°C, Jeddah at 39°C, and Buraidah at 47°C. Meanwhile, lower temperatures are forecast for Abha at 30°C, Tabuk and Jazan at 38°C, Hail and Sakaka at 42°C, Al-Baha at 29°C, Arar at 43°C, and Najran at 41°C.
Alongside the heat, the NCM has predicted active winds stirring up dust and sand, impacting areas including Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and the Northern Borders. Riyadh is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy, while Makkah, Jeddah, and Buraidah will be partly cloudy. Hail is forecast to occur in Najran, with active winds and partly cloudy skies.
Madinah and Sakaka will experience active winds, while Dammam will have suspended dust and fog. Abha is set to witness thunderstorms, active winds, and fog, whereas Al-Baha will see thunderstorms accompanied by active winds. Jazan will be under thunderstorm clouds with active winds and blowing dust.
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